This function permanently deletes a variable from a dataset.

deleteVariables(dataset, variables)

deleteVariable(dataset, variables)

Arguments

dataset

the Dataset to modify

variables

aliases (following crunch.namekey.dataset) or indices of variables to delete.

Value

(invisibly) dataset with the specified variables deleted

Details

In an interactive session, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to delete the variable. To avoid that prompt, or to delete variables from a non-interactive session, wrap the call in with_consent() to give your permission to delete.

See also

delete(); deleteSubvariable(); For a non-destructive alternative, see hide().